Interim Study Proposals
An interim study proposal is a formal request by a legislator that a study by an interim committee or committees be conducted of an issue of concern to the legislator.
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                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-065
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO REGULATE PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS OFFERED BY CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lundstrum
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-064
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO MODIFY THE PERIOD THAT A VISITING QUALIFYING PATIENT REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD IS VALID; TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR RENEWAL OF A QUALIFYING PATIENT REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Duffield
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-063
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE THE BABIES AT SCHOOL ACT; TO ALLOW SCHOOLS TO PERMIT EMPLOYEES WHO ARE PARENTS TO BRING THEIR INFANTS SIX MONTHS OR YOUNGER TO WORK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Vaught
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-062
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE THE ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY REPORTING ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                A. Brown
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-061
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT CONCERNING UNFAIR PRACTICES RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE REPAIR CONTRACTS; TO REGULATE SOLICITING RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS AND TREE CONTRACTORS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.   
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Steimel
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-060
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE THE JAMES MCFERRON MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND RESILIENCY ACT; TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND TRAINING TO FIRST RESPONDERS; TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH, LEADERSHIP, WELLNESS, AND RESILIENCY PROGRAMS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS ACROSS THE STATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Torres
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-059
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PROTECT LICENSED FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES FROM TERMINATION OF HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COVERAGE; TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST LICENSED FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES BY HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PROVIDERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Torres
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-058
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PEDIATRICIAN TO SCREEN FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES AT THE YEARLY WELL-CHILD VISIT; TO REQUIRE THAT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS COVER TYPE 1 DIABETES SCREENINGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ladyman
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-057
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITIES; TO AMEND THE POWERS OF A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY; TO ALLOW A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A POLICE FORCE; TO ESTABLISH THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Unger
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-056
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT CONCERNING EXPEDITED SECURITY SCREENINGS AT AN AIRPORT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Andrews
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-055
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Andrews
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-054
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE A ZONING EXEMPTION FOR CHILDCARE FAMILY HOMES; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Torres
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-053
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPERTY TAX; TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT PERSONAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION BE LISTED OR REPORTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lundstrum
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-052
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; TO PROVIDE FOR REMOTE TESTIMONY IN CERTAIN INSTANCES IN A HEARING UNDER THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS REGARDING SERVICE OF PLEADINGS OR FILINGS UNDER AN ORDER OF PROTECTION MATTER; TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT FOR A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dalby
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-051
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CLARIFY THE CIVIL PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Long
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-050
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONDUCT A STUDY OF A BROAD-BASED CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY WAIVER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Vaught
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-049
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE COSTS AND STUDENT OUTCOMES RELATED TO REMOTE LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Sullivan
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-048
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT CONCERNING ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS IN SCHOOLS; TO PROHIBIT A SCHOOL FROM SERVING OR SELLING ULTRA-PROCESSED FOOD ON THE SCHOOL CAMPUS DURING THE NORMAL SCHOOL DAY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Vaught
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-047
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CLARIFY THE CIVIL PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Long
                            
                            
                        